Things to Do in Chiang Mai

in June 2026

🗓 1 June 2026 | Public Holiday | 🌙 Buddhist Holiday

📍 Nationwide

Monday 1 June is the substitute public holiday for Visakha Bucha Day, which falls on Sunday 31 May this year. Government offices and banks are closed, while most tourist-facing businesses remain open.

In Chiang Mai, the most meaningful temple activity takes place on the actual holy day, Sunday evening 31 May, when major temples such as Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh hold candlelit Wien Thian ceremonies.

💡 Tip: Alcohol sales are prohibited on the actual religious day, Sunday 31 May, not on the substitute holiday.

🗓 3 June 2026 | Public Holiday | 👑 Royal Holiday

📍 Nationwide

Wednesday 3 June is a public holiday celebrating the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana. Government offices and banks are closed, though most restaurants, hotels, and malls in Chiang Mai continue operating as normal.

You may notice purple decorations around official buildings and some small local ceremonies in the city.

💡 Tip: If you need any banking or government services, do them before Wednesday.

🗓 6–7 June 2026 | All Day | 🏋️ Sports / Active

📍 Huay Tung Tao, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai

The Spartan race weekend returns to Chiang Mai with obstacle-course racing across forest trails, lakeside terrain, and Mae Rim’s rugged outdoor setting. The weekend includes Sprint, Super, Kids Race, and Hurricane Heat 4HR.

💡 Tip: Expect early starts and busy traffic around the venue. Best reached by Grab or private transport.

🗓 7 June 2026 | 06:00 start | 🏃 Sports / Active

📍 Wat Sri Soda, foot of Doi Suthep

A popular early-morning race at the start of Chiang Mai’s green season, with runners heading along the scenic Doi Suthep foothills. The programme includes an 11 km mini marathon and a 4 km fun run.

💡 Tip: Even if you are not racing, this is a great morning to be around the Doi Suthep area — but leave early because traffic gets busy before sunrise.

🗓 11 June 2026 | From 20:00 | ⚽ Music / Community

📍 Radost — Music & Sports Bar, Chiang Mai

Kick off the World Cup with a lively opening-night watch party in Chiang Mai. The bar is screening the opening match in a social sports-bar atmosphere, with complimentary BBQ and a free suckling pig for early guests.

💡 Tip: Arrive early if you want a good table near the main screen.

🗓 20–21 June 2026 | Daytime | 🌿 Cultural / Wellness

📍 Ing-Asai Community & Farm, Chiang Mai

A two-day gathering focused on movement, music, connection, and reflective practice in a peaceful green setting outside the city centre. This is a very Chiang Mai-style community event for travellers who enjoy slower, more intentional experiences.

💡 Tip: Check registration before going, as this is a workshop-based event rather than a casual drop-in market.

🗓 Every Friday | 11:00–22:00 | ♨️ Wellness

<p>📍 <strong>Sense Dhara Dhevi Wellness Club, Chiang Mai</strong></p>
<p>A recurring Friday wellness event built around soaking, sweating, chilling, and resetting before the weekend. It is a nice alternative to the usual market-and-bars routine, especially for couples, solo travellers, and wellness-minded visitors.</p>
<p><strong>June dates:</strong> 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2026</p>

🗓 22, 25, 26 & 28 June 2026 | Free Entry | 🎬 Art / Film

📍 Alliance Française Chiang Mai

The Chiang Mai screenings in the EU Film Festival take place on selected dates rather than every day. The confirmed programme in Chiang Mai is:

22 June, 19:00 — Mr. Nobody Against Putin
25 June, 19:00 — Reflection in a Dead Diamond
26 June, 20:00 — How to Make a Killing
28 June, 16:00 — There’s Still Tomorrow

💡 Tip: Entry is free and tickets are usually distributed one hour before each screening on a first-come, first-served basis.

🗓 Every Sunday | 16:00–22:00 | 🗝 Walking Street

📍 Ratchadamnoen Road, Old City (Tha Phae Gate to Wat Phra Singh)

Chiang Mai’s iconic Sunday market transforms the main road through the Old City into a huge open-air walking street with crafts, food, souvenirs, buskers, and temple-side performances.

June dates: 7, 14, 21, 28 June 2026

💡 Tip: June showers are usually brief. Bring a compact umbrella and keep going.

🗓 Every Saturday | 16:00–22:00 | 🥘 Walking Street

📍 Wualai Road, south of the Old City

The Saturday Walking Street on Wualai Road is smaller and more local than Sunday’s market, with a strong focus on silverwork, crafts, and northern Thai street food.

June dates: 6, 13, 20, 27 June 2026

🗓 Every Saturday | 17:00–22:00 | 🥘 Walking Street

📍 San Kamphaeng Walking Street area, San Kamphaeng District

A local district walking street east of Chiang Mai city, best treated as a recurring community market rather than a major tourist event. Expect local snacks, casual shopping, and a quieter neighbourhood feel than the Old City walking streets.

June dates: 6, 13, 20, 27 June 2026

🚗 Getting There: Around 25–30 minutes east of the Old City by car or Grab, depending on traffic.

🗓 Every Sat & Sun | 06:30–13:00 | 🟢 Market

📍 Jing Jai Market, Atsadathon Road

Chiang Mai’s best-known weekend farmers market for organic produce, coffee, bakery stalls, breakfast dishes, and relaxed local browsing.

June dates: Every Saturday & Sunday throughout June 2026

💡 Tip: Arrive before 09:00 for the best produce and the coolest weather.

🗓 Every Fri–Sun | 08:00–15:00 | 🥥 Market

📍 Fa Ham area, Chiang Mai

Kad Bapao is a laid-back daytime coconut-grove market rather than a night market. The main market runs Friday to Sunday, 08:00–15:00, with food stalls, drinks, shopping, and a shady local atmosphere under the trees.

June dates: 5–7, 12–14, 19–21, 26–28 June 2026

💡 Tip: Go in the morning before the heat builds and treat it as a brunch stop rather than an evening market.

🗓 First Sunday of the month | 08:00–13:00 | 🍍 Market

📍 Anusarn Building, San Pa Khoi

A community-focused monthly market with local food, coffee, crafts, and a gentle neighbourhood atmosphere. It feels smaller and more local than the big Old City walking streets.

June date: Sunday 7 June 2026, 08:00–13:00

💡 Tip: This is a morning market, so pair it with breakfast or coffee rather than treating it as an evening stop.